Course syllabus for Cell Biology, Genetics and Genomics
Cellbiologi, genetik och genomik
Essential data
Specific entry requirements
At least the grade G (pass) for the courses Applied Communication in Biomedicine 1 including Philosophy of Science and Bioethics, Applied Communication in Biomedicine 2, Frontiers in Translational Medicine, Laboratory Animal Science in Theory and Practice, and Biostatistics, within the Master's Programme in Biomedicine.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the student should:
regarding knowledge and understanding
- explain central concepts and functions in cell biology, genetics and genomics
- describe methods and technologies used in cell biological research, including genetics and genomics
Regarding competence and skills
- be able to discuss and critically evaluate different methods and technologies used in research on cells, genetics and genomics
- be able to related biomedical research on cells and genes to clinical research
- be able discuss how genetic information impacts on healt and illness
Regarding judgement and approach
- be able to discuss relevant scientific literature
- demonstrate a scientific and analytical approach.
Content
The course consists of several parts addressing aspects of cell biology, genetics and genomics, inklusive olika typer av analyser a genetisk data.
Teaching methods
The pedagogic view is based on learning as an active research process. The course is an advanced course and it is assumed that students take responsibility to acquire knowledge. Teaching will be in the form of expert lectures, discussions, seminars, group-based wor and/or laboratory sessions guided and facilitated by researchers. Group-based and/or individual assignments are included and are presented as written reports and/or oral presentations.
Examination
The examination consists of oral and written assignments.
If there are special grounds, or a need for adaptation for a student with a disability, the examiner may decide to deviate from the syllabus's regulations on the examination form, the number of examination opportunities, the possibility of supplementation or exemptions from the compulsory sections of the course etc. Content and learning outcomes as well as the level of expected skills, knowledge and abilities may not be changed, removed or reduced.
Compulsory participation
The course director assesses if and, in that case, how absence can be compensated. Before the student has participated in all compulsory parts or compensated absence in accordance with the course director's instructions, the student's results will not be registered in LADOK. Absence from a compulsory activity may result in that the student cannot compensate the absence until the next time the course is given.
Limited number of examinations or practical training sessions
Students who have not passed the regular examination are entitled to participate in five more examinations. If the student is not approved after four examinations, he/she is recommended to retake the course at the next regular course date, and may, after that, participate in two more examinations. If the student has failed six examinations/tests, no additional examination or new admission is provided.
The number of times that the student has participated in one and the same examination is regarded as an examination session. Submission of a blank examination is regarded as an examination. An examination, for which the student registered but not participated in, will not be counted as an examination.
If there are special grounds, or a need for adaptation for a student with a disability, the examiner may decide to deviate from the syllabus's regulations on the examination form, the number of examination opportunities, the possibility of supplementation or exemptions from the compulsory section/s of the course etc. Content and learning outcomes as well as the level of expected skills, knowledge and abilities may not be changed, removed or reduced.
Transitional provisions
The course is cancelled.
Other directives
The course language is English.
Literature and other teaching aids
Course literature is scientific papers and material handout out during the course.